au·ton·o·my [aw-ton-uh-mee]
noun, plural -mies.
1.independence or freedom, as of the will or one's actions: theautonomy of the individual.
2.the condition of being autonomous; self-government, or theright of self-government; independence: The rebels demandedautonomy from Spain.
Many people (but
not all) that choose to call themselves neopagans or modern eclectic, or
eclectic neopagan, tend to like the autonomy it allows them in the everyday,
work a day world.
Indepenant by
choice or circumstance, a person may hone their craft and worship the Divine as
they see fit. They can decide when and where to worship, they choose the
language they feel most comfortable using when calling on or speaking to
Goddesses/Gods/Nature/Divine.
I am drawn to the freedom to believe in
goodness, to live by the Wiccan Rede “an it harm none, do as ye
will”. I want to create with the blessing,
and as a conduit, of the Divine.
Having said that, I also love the input and support of like minded folk on public domain sites & those who appreciate my creations. Typically I am a very social person. I am also a person that doesn't like to be told what to do. The emphasis is on Told here.
I have always aspired to the
phrase …to each their own… in
as far as religion, love and politics go. I believe each of us is responsible
for our own actions & choices. As I study my path I find many others before
me have chosen this individual way and found joy and freedom. There are many books published on this and similar paths.
Back in the day our people learned as they went and passed the info down and around. Autonomous and social.
There is so much information
available to a beginner trying to find a path. As I read through I am taken by
some of the information and it rings true. That information could be something
that I had already felt was right or did anyway, but more often than not it
speaks to me as an AH HA! Moment. I
agree and see why. I understand the thought or reason.
This is what forms the
basis for what will ultimately be my chosen “title” and path.
I understand autonomy is not for
everyone. I think is is important to be on different paths the Divine has planned for them.
Seren